Non-refillable bottle.



EATENTED APR. s, 1906. W. P. SWETT. NoN-REFILLABLE BOTTLE.

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NON-REFILLABLE BOTTLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented April 3, 1906.

Application filed January 22,1906. Serial No1 297,089.

T0 @ZZ whom] it may concern:

Be it known that I, WARREN P. Swnrr, a citizen of the United States, residing in Arlington, in the county of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Non-Refillable Bottles, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improved nonreiillable bottle which is provided with a spout or outlet near its lower end, the passage in said spout being normally closed near its outer end by means of a diaphragm and at its inner end by a valve. To draw off any of the contents of the bottle, the diaphragm is broken or punctured, thus showing that the bottle has been tampered with, and the cork or stopple is pressed down, with the effect of opening said valve by the direct pressureof the liquid, which is thus forced out through the passage in the spout until the pressure is removed from the stopple.

The nature of the invention is fully described in detail below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure l is a central vertical section of a non-rellable bottle embodying my invention, a portion of the valve-stem being shown in elevation and said bottle being in its original or normal condition and filled with liquid. Fig. 2 is a similar section of the bottle after the liquid has been withdrawn, showing the stopple pressed down against the valve, whereby it has been lowered from its seat7 thus opening the outlet-passage.

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a represents the glass wall or main portion of my improved bottIe, and a an annular supporting foot or base integral therewith. Also integral with the bottle and extending down from the bottom thereof is a central extension t, provided with a chamber c for the accommodation of a valve below described. The main portion a of the bottle is of substantially the same diameter throughout its entire length or height-that is, it is not provided with a contracted neck-and the inner surface of said portion is provided with a series of downwardlyfacing annular shoulders d, formed by shaping the wall of the bottle slightly outward upwardly, as shown at d. As many of these shoulders may be provided as desired, four being illustrated in the drawings. The highest shoulder is near the upper end of the bottle where the stopple'is normally located.

e represents a glass stopple provided with an annular horizontal groove e, adapted to receive a C-spring f. The upper surface of this glass stopple is formed into a central recess g, and its under side is provided witha downward extension g', which ts into a corresponding recess h in a cork h. The under surface of this cork is extended downward into an annular flange i, which bears against the inner surface of the bottle and produces a liquid-tight joint. The central portion of the cork is provided with a downward extension lc.

The chamber c in the portion b is of three diHerent diameters, whereby shoulders c and l are provided. In the upper portion of the chamber is a valve m, recessed to receive a suitable washer m', preferably of cork.

n is the stem, provided with an extension n', around which is disposed a spiral spring o, of silver or other non-corrosive material, and which is confined between the lower end of the main portion of the valve-stem and the shoulder Z.

p is an annular glass ring provided with a downwardly-extending annular lipvv p', which constitutes a seat for the valve m. Integral with this ring is an annular shank r, formed at its inner end with an inwardly-extending ledge r, said shank "lying in an annular groove s in the bottom of the bottle. This groove encircles the upper portion of the chamber c, and its inner wall is formed at its upper end with an outwardly extending flange s. This groove contains cement t, which holds the shank of the ring in position it being rendered the more secure by the oppositely-projecting iianges r and s', whereby the corners of such anges face each other and enable the cement to securely lock the glass ring p in position.

u is a spout or nozzle integral with the bottle and extending outward, preferably at a downward angle therefrom. This spout is provided With a passage c, which extends from the outer end of the spout to the passage e in the wall of the bottle, said passage being connected at a short distance above its lower end with the upper portion of the chamber c below the valve by means of a passage w. Near the outer end of the passage v isa IOC comparatively thin partition or diaphragm y integral with the bottle, whereby said passage is normally closed.

n assembling the parts the spring o is first dropped into the chamber c and rests on the shoulder Z. The stem 'n of the valve m is then dropped into the position shown in Fig. 1. Next, cement t is poured into the annular groove s, and the glass ring or seal p is placed in the position illustrated, its shank r r being embedded inv the cement. A Weight is laid on the seal and remains inplace until the cement hardens, said weight being necessary in order to prevent the spring o from pushing the valve fm up and lifting the seal or ring p. When the above-named parts are in this position, as indicated in Fig. 1, the passage w, which connects the chamber c with the passages o and v, is closed by the valve m and the glass seal or ring p, so that liquid can be poured into the bottle through its open upper end. After the weight has been removed and the desired quantity of liquid has been poured into the bottle the cork stopple 7L is slightly inserted and the glass stopple e placed with its extension g in the recess h', the C-spring or split ring f contracted and pressed into the groove e', and the two stopples pressed down together by inserting a suitable instrument, such as a round stick, (or by means of a machine constructed for the purpose,) into the recess g until the spring f expands and springs under the highest shoulder d, as illustrated in Fig. l. The bottle is thus sealed, and no liquid can be drawn from it without breaking the bottle or fracturing the diaphragm y. To draw off some of the liquid, the diaphragm y is first broken by means of any suitable instrument. Then a suitable tool, such as a cylindrical piece of wood, is inserted in the recess g and the stopples e and h pressed down together, thereby thus causing the liquid to force the valve m downward from its seat and pass between it and the downwardly-extending lip p of the glass seal p and thence through the upper portion of the chamber c, the passage l0,'and the passages v and v into and out through the spout u into a tumbler or other receptacle which may have been placed under the spout. sired amount of liquor has passed out thro ugh the spout pressure is removed from the recessed stopple g, the valve returns to its seat, and the liquor ceases to flow. The operation may be repeated until the lower end of the projection c reaches the washer m -on the valve m, and then by again applying pressure to the stopple e the projection or extension acts directly on the valve m, lowering it from its seat, as shown in Fig. 2, and the remainder of the liquid is forced out through the said passages and spout. The extension 7c is ofcourse made of suitable diameter to enter centrally the ring p.

As soon as the de- When the parts are in the position indicated in Fig. 2, the spring f locks them in such position under the lowest shoulder d, and as there are other shoulders intermediate of said lowest shoulder and the highest which serve to lock the stopple in its downward descent any danger of its being' withdrawn or shaken out is obviated.

The spring o is of course made strong enough to hold the valve up to its seat against the weight of the liquid and is also strong enough to retain such position even if an attempt be made to dislodge it by shaking the bottle.

The annular flange i, which is integral with the cork 7L, operates to make a liquid-tight joint at that point, not only when the stop ple is in its highest position, but when it is being forced down, as above described. When it is being pushed down for the purpose of withdrawing some of the liquid, the liquid itself operates to force this flange tightly against the inner surface of the body of the bottle.

It is evident that the bottle may be stood in the position indicated in the drawings or in a reversed position, as it is on the shelf. Shouldv it be deemed desirable to stand the bottle in a reversed position or to lay it on its side, the central extension l) may be used as a handle in removing the bottle.

The passage o is extended to a point below the level of the passage w for the purpose of providing a trap in case a piece of wire should be inserted through the spout after the diaphragm has been broken, so that the Wire cannot enter the passage. w or reach the valve.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a non-relillable bottle, a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition; a valve in the lower portion of the bottle held normally upward against its seat and against the body of liquid in the bottle, said bottle being provided with a valve-chamber for the valve and a passage leading from said valve-chamber to the interior of the spout behind thefdiaphragm; and a stopple adapted to be pressed into the upper end ofthe bottle, whereby after the diaphragm has been fractured, the forcing of the stopple into the bottle causes the valve to be removed from its seat by the pressure of the contained liquid.

2. In a non-reiillable bottle, a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition, the lower portion of said bottle being provided with a chamber below the body of the liquid 5 a ring or seal secured in said lower portion of the bottle around and extending over said chamber a valve in said chamber held normally up against the inner edge of said ring or seal,

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said bottle being provided with a passage leading from the valve-chamber to the interior of the spout behind the diaphragm; and a stopple adapted to be pressed down into the bottle from the upper end, whereby after the diaphragm has been fractured the valve may be forced from its seat by the pressure of the contained liquid.

3. In a non-refllable bottle, a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition, the lower portion of said bottle being provided with a chamber below the body of the liquid; a ring or seal secured in said lower portion of the bottle and provided with a downturned annular lip extending into said chamber; a valve in said chamber held normally up against said lip, said bottle being provided with a passage leading from the valve-chamber to the interior of the spout behind the diaphragm; and a stopple adapted to be pressed down into the bottle from the upper end, whereby after the diaphragm has been fractured the valve may be forced from its seat by the pressure of the contained liquid.

4. In anon-refillable bottle, a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition, the lower portion of said bottle being provided with a chamber below the body of the liquid and with an annular groove around said cham* ber a ring or seal extending over the edge of the mouth of said chamber and provided with a shank or web held in said groove by suitable cement; a valve in said chamber held normally up against the ring or seal, said bottle being provided with a passage leading from the valve-chamber to the interior of the spout behind the diaphragm; and a stopple adapted to be pressed down into the bottle from the upper end, whereby after the diaphragm has been fractured the valve may be forced from its seat by the pressure of the contained liquid.

5. In a non-refillablebottle, a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition, the lower por tion of said bottle being provided with a chamber below the body of the liquid and with an annular groove around said chamber, the inner wall of said groove being provided with an outwardly-extending flange; a ring or seal extending over the edge of the mouth of said chamber and provided with a shank or web held in said groove by suitable cement, said shank or web being provided with an inwardly-extending flange below the flange in the groove; a valve in said chamber held normally up against the ring or seal, said bottle being provided with a passage leading from the valve-chamber to the inte-l rior of the spout behind the diaphragm,l and a stopple adapted to be pressed down into the bottle from the upper end, whereby after the diaphragm has been fractured the valve may be forced from its seat by the pressure of the contained liquid.

6. A non-relillable bottle, comprising the body portion a; the bottom provided with the hollow foot or base a; the central downward extension b integral with said bottom and provided with a suitable chamber; a valve in said chamber held normally upward against its seat and thereby forming a closed bottom; a spout or outlet in the wall of the bottle provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition, said chamber being connected with the interior of the spout by a passage; and a stopple adapted to be pressed down into the bottle from the upper end, whereby after the diaphragm has been fractured the valve may be forced from its seat by the pressure of the contained liquid.

7. In a non-refillable bottle, a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition; a valve adapted under normal conditions to prevent the contents of the bottle from entering said spout; and a stopple adapted to be forced down into the bottle after the fracture of the diaphragm and thereby cause the valve to open by the pressure of the liquid.

8. In anon-reillable bottle, a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition; a valve adapted under normal conditions to prevent the contents of the bottle from entering said spout; and a stopple adapted to be forced down into the bottle after the fracture of the diaphragm and thereby cause the valve to open by the pressure of the liquid, said stopple being provided with a recess in its upper surface for the insertion of an operating tool or instrument.

9. In a non-refillable bottle, a spout or outby a diaphragm or partition; a valve adapted under normal conditions to prevent the contents of the bottle from entering said spout; and the cork stopple h provided on its under side with the annular flangei adapted to bear against the inner surface of the bottle, said stopple being adapted to be forced down into the bottle and thereby cause the valve to be opened by the pressure of the liquid.

10. In a non-refillable bottle, the wall. or main portion a provided on its inner surface with downwardly-facing annular shoulders d; a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition; a valve adapted under normal conditions to prevent the contents of the bottle from entering said spout; and a stopple provided with a peripheral locking mechanism where-i by when the stopple is forced down into the bottle it is locked by said shoulders to the extent of preventing upward movement.

11. In a non-reiillable bottle, a spout or outlet provided with a passage closed normally by a diaphragm or partition, the lower IOO IIO

let provided with a passage closed normally los i portion of said bottle being provided with a approximately to the bottom of the bottle Chamber below the body of liquid, and with a after the fracture of the diaphragm.

passage connecting' said Chamber with the In testimony whereof l have signed my spout behind the diaphragm; a ring' or seal name to this speei'lieation in the presence of 5 supported in the bottle aboveI the Chamber; two subscribing witnesses.

a valve in the chamber held normally1 up ,y 7 against the seal; and a stopple provided on W ARREN P s ETT its lower surface with a downward extension Witnesses:

adapted to enter the ring and force down the HENRY WV. WILLIAMS,

1 o valve from its seat when the stopple is pushed A. K. HOOD. 

